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WorksheetsHealth_Unit 8_Creating Healthier Communities
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 26mins
What does high infant mortality rate communicate?
many children were born at once
parents are limited to the number of children they can have
children are healthy and thriving
nutrition and health care may be a serious issue
Who is dedicated to monitoring global health and communicating problems and issues?
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)
community health leaders
the president
Which of the following is a standard used by the WHO to determine community health? Select all that apply.
Infant mortality
Life expectancy
The age at which people die
The role of gender
In the US, there are many people who do not have access to affordable healthcare.
True
False
Which of the following would be considered OBJECTIVE information?
Smoking should be illegal
Many people do drugs because they think it's cool
9 out of 10 smokers start smoking before the age of 18
People will stop smoking if the price increases
When trying to persuade others, how should you deliver your message/argument?
at the end
simple and direct
big words/scientific terms
long, complex paragraphs
________ means a matter of opinion or the perspective of one person
Objective
Subjective
Fact
Opinionated
Infographics present information in a way that is easier to understand.
True
False
Why do we cover our mouth/nose when we cough or sneeze?
helps prevent the spread of air-borne illness
limits the development of allergies
prevent food-borne illness
cure blood-borne illness
Social isolation can lead to feel depressed.
True
False
A benefit of risk assessments is...
cure illness
put preventative measures in place
maintain health records
withhold information from the public
Your communication style should be adapted to meet the audience.
True
False
What is the name of the list used to keep track of potential organ donors?
match.com
organ supplier
organ donation registry
donation station
In the US, you are required to be an organ donor.
True
False
We need to be aware of germ-killing practices at home because...
germs are easily transmitted
the germs will only affect one person
Mr. Clean said so
everyone will have the same immunity
If the United States wanted to improve its national health ranking, additional health care and resources should be directed to which segment of society to make the most significant gains?
middle-class white communities
those who currently have access to health care
the elderly in care facilities
poor minority communities
Bernie is a retired accountant who recently lost his wife of 50 years. She largely handled social arrangements, and without her Bernie does not find himself going out much or seeing other people. His children are grown and live in another state. They are encouraging him to join a community group or local senior center. Is this a good idea?
No, Bernie is an adult who can make his own choices.
Yes, loneliness can be quite detrimental to health, and he is at risk of being very isolated.
Yes, he must have social interaction several times a day to be healthy.
No, there are few health benefits when isolated people expand their social lives.
Marshall knows that many low-income communities are food deserts, meaning that those who live there often do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Which initiative could Marshall put forward to address this community issue?
Expand the number of parks and recreational centers to encourage exercising.
Turn a vacant lot into a community garden where residents could grow produce.
Choose a family and donate a box of fresh produce every week.
Teach classes about nutrition at a local community center.
Mirabelle is starting a campaign to increase the minimum wage so that it is more in line with the actual cost of living in her area. She argues that this change will not only have economic benefits but otherwise increase the overall health of the community. What is the BEST response to Mirabelle?
Increasing wages will make health care easily available to all and create better health for the community.
Those who work for minimum wage are already so at risk for poor health that a simple increase in wages will not help.
Increasing wealth is good, but it will not help with the overall health of the community.
This is a good plan because it will ease a lot of social pressures and help improve health in the community.
Disease spread easily in dense, populated areas.
True
False
Why should we get involved with our community? Select all that apply.
social contact is important
builds positive relationships
to experience negative peer pressure
some community activities promote exercise
The US is currently #1 in international health rankings.
True
False
You have to be an adult to improve the health of your community.
True
False
How can you help educate someone else about advocating for their health needs?
Laughing at them when they express issues
Talking over them when they explain their health issue
Offering solutions to help their problem
Talking about their issues to other people
Group decisions are easy to make because people always agree.
True
False
